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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 44.90 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 44.90 and 13.66 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 44.90 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/44.90 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 44.90 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.27/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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